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title: "DSP Phase 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060cc8"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-22"
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# DSP Phase 2

Buyer: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060cc8

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## Summary

Northern Gas Networks Limited is initiating a procurement process titled "DSP Phase 2" to expand its existing Direct Service Provider Framework. This tender, classified under the private utility sector, focuses on construction work for gas pipelines across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the expression of interest deadline set for 17th February 2026 and the RFP stage commencing on 23rd March 2026, running until 21st April 2026. Awards are anticipated on 12th June 2026. The procedure is a selective, competitive flexible procedure aimed to bring supplementary services that will support NGN’s network demands, ensuring resilience and operational effectiveness.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in gas infrastructure. SMEs and other enterprises that can provide specialist gas services and have the capacity for mains replacement, reinforcement, and new connections will find this opportunity particularly rewarding. With a substantial contract period starting from July 2026 and the potential for extensions, businesses have the chance to engage in long-term projects that could drive growth. Given the framework's flexibility to tender for specific regions within the UK, it is well-suited for firms looking to expand their footprint or deepen their involvement in the UK's gas infrastructure sector.

## Notice

Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is initiating a Phase 2 procurement event to expand the existing Direct Service Provider (DSP) Framework, which currently runs until 2029 with options to extend. Due to capacity constraints within the current framework, additional suppliers are required to ensure sufficient resource availability across the network. This expansion is intended to supplement-not replace-the existing DSP supply. The requirement covers the provision of multiple DSPs to support delivery of Gas Mains Replacement, Reinforcement, New Connections, Specialist Gas Services, and Diversions throughout the RIIO price control period. The expanded framework will help enable delivery of up to 600km of mains replacement, diversion, condition, and reinforcement works, alongside customer-driven connection activities. All works will continue to be delivered in line with relevant industry and safety standards applicable to gas distribution operations. The framework will operate across the full NGN geography, with bidders able to tender for all areas or select specific regions within the network. As with the existing arrangement, the framework will not guarantee any minimum volume or value of work. Awards will be made on the basis of the most advantageous outcome for NGN, ensuring capability, resilience, and value across the supply base. The purpose of this procurement is to strengthen delivery capacity, maintain service continuity, and ensure NGN can meet regulatory, operational, and customer-driven requirements at scale. Phase 2 will enhance resilience across the network by increasing the number of qualified DSPs available to support planned and reactive works, without altering the current ranking or status of existing suppliers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial Term roughly 3 years - in line with existing framework end date. 3 year extension previsions - in line with existing framework end date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005975-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 12 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED |
| Locality | COLTON LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS15 8TU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Garforth & Swillington |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45231220 - Construction work for gas pipelines

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 17:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005975-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005975-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10796

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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